26 October 2018 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
House Of Holden, 29, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2lg
The proposal seeks retrospective consent for plastic fixed lettering on a black painted timber backing above the shop entrance and on the shop front glazing at a retail unit within a terraced row of ornate Victorian buildings.
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The officer considered the proposal under The Control of Advertisements Regulations 2013, limiting assessment to amenity and public safety.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect land-use zoning, character, and amenity. Officer assessed signage in 'Predominantly Shopping' zone and found no unacceptable harm to building character, surroundings, or neighbour amenity.
General Policy 6
Addresses advertisements in towns. Considered alongside other ad policies but no specific issues raised; complied as part of overall amenity assessment.
General Policy 7
Concerns off-site ads. Not directly applicable as signage relates to the shop but listed as relevant; no issues identified.
Environment Policy 35
Requires preservation/enhancement of Conservation Areas. Signage found not to harm special character of Athol Street and Victoria Street Conservation Area or Victorian building features.
Environment Policy 37
Seeks appropriate styles, traditional finishes/materials, avoiding internally illuminated or box fascia signs. Non-illuminated plastic on timber backing accepted as compliant without noted tension.
No Objection (dated 17 August 2018)
DNO - Do not oppose (dated 10 August 2018)
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to the retrospective signage installation at 29 Victoria Street, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections to the listed application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; The signage is permanent, not illuminated and fixed to the building frontage. It does not cause any highway issues and should not distract motorists on the adjacent highway.; Highway Services does not oppose the application.
